CHATHAM COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Sarah Headen - 1795 ======================================================================= USGenWeb Archives Notice: This document has been contributed to the USGenWeb Archives so that it can be shared with others. It remains the property of the contributor, but permanent publication rights have been given to the USGenWeb Archives, who will insure that this information will remain freely available to the public. No person or organization outside of the USGenWeb may use this document without the expressed written consent of the contributor. The document may be used by any activity or project within the USGenWeb so long as it contains the following statement: "Contributed to the USGenWeb Archives by: Cindy McCachern McCachern@worldnet.att.net " ======================================================================= Will of Sarah Headen written 15 September 1795; probated November 1795 In the name of God being of sound memory do make this my last will and testament for consideration do give to my son Andrew a negroe boy Ollie Stephen and also the big still which he has got in his possession and also to my son William I give a negroe boy ___ Jacob and I also give to my son Aaron a negroe boy ___ Timothy and also one ___ of ______ and also one ___ one waggon and also my will to give my negroes Jacob, Timothy, and Stephen all I have left to my three sons Andrew, William, and Aaron be valued and one forth part of the value I give to my son John to be paid to him out of the valuation of each negroe. Also I give to my son John five pounds in cash. I also give to my daughter Susannah five pounds. I also give to my daughter Rachel five pounds. I also give to my daughter Sarah one bed and furniture with the head and curtains and also one ___ portion of calico and one loom with __ ___ and one ___ ___ one half dozen of pewter plates and spoons and also my cloaths I have to my three daughters to be equally divided between them. And also my will and desire is that my husbands' last will be satisfied out of what I leave and my desire is that all my lawfull debt be paid, and also my will and desire is that the rest of my property be sold and the money equally divided amongst my seven children, Andrew, Susannah, John, William, Rachel, Aaron, and Sarah. And also my will and desire is that Andrew Headen and Elijah ____ be executors to execute this my last will and testament. Given under my hand and seal this fifteenth day of September in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety five and the nineteen twentyeth of American Indepenence. Witnesseth Signed Sarah Headen (seal) William Moody